Best seat in the house!

Best seat in the house!

Summer and Fall Ball Opportunities

Summer and Fall Ball Opportunities

We do the big games!

We do the big games!

Nationally Recognized Training Program

Nationally Recognized Training Program

Work with Veteran Mentors

Work with Veteran Mentors

See the Game through Our Eyes

See the Game through Our Eyes

Help Grow the Game

Help Grow the Game

Join the Third Team on the Field

Join the Third Team on the Field

GLOA News and Announcements

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Permalink to: 2019 NFHS Rules and Mechanics Changes

2019 NFHS Rules and Mechanics Changes

These are the rules and mechanics changes that have been announced for 2019. There will be more changes and this post will be updated as new memos and the 2019 Rule Book is released. Crosse and Pocket Construction 1-6-2: Measuring the length of the head at the front face of the head. 1-7-1: The pocket/net must be more »

Permalink to: Fall LAREDOs: Peachtree City, Tampa, Naples, Austin

Fall LAREDOs: Peachtree City, Tampa, Naples, Austin

US Lacrosse will host a number of LAREDOs this fall near Georgia. These are a great way to grow and develop as an official! Participants must be current US Lacrosse members. GLOA officials who attend and complete the certification may request a stipend from the Kevin Moore fund to offset costs. You can view all of the clinics more »

Permalink to: US Lacrosse Announces Youth Rules Changes

US Lacrosse Announces Youth Rules Changes

US Lacrosse has announced the 2019 rule changes and points of emphasis for youth boys’ lacrosse. The rules are to be used for all levels of play 14U and younger. “The US Lacrosse Men’s Game Rules Committee continues to strive for youth lacrosse rules that promote player safety, sportsmanship and allow players to learn the more »

Permalink to: 2018 Fall Lacrosse Update

2018 Fall Lacrosse Update

Most leagues will start this weekend or next. Please remember that with a few exceptions games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays. Games are running time games and will generally last about an hour. Payment will be made after the fall season is over end of November or early December. Please make sure that more »

Permalink to: USL to host LAREDO 2 Clinic @ Peachtree City Nov 9-11

USL to host LAREDO 2 Clinic @ Peachtree City Nov 9-11

US Lacrosse will host a level 2 LAREDO clinic November 9-11at the Southside Holiday Classic in Peachtree City, GA. The event is the premier Fall Lacrosse tournament in the Southeast. Level 2 clinics teach two-person mechanics and are geared toward officials looking to develop their skills and become stronger overall officials. These clinics combine classroom more »

Permalink to: Returning Officials Registration and GHSA Cards

Returning Officials Registration and GHSA Cards

All returning officials should fill out this form indicating their plans for the 2019 season so that GLOA can begin planning for the January training and 2019 Spring season. In addition, please let us know if you would like a to request a GHSA Contest Officials ID Cards. The card costs $15 offers (deducted from your end of more »

Permalink to: Election Results

Election Results

Thank to all eight candidates who ran for at-large positions on the GLOA Board. As members of the board we appreciate all of you and your willingness to serve the members of the association. The top four vote getters in this election were: Landon Hunsucker Herbert Phillips Clyde Allen Trey Towery If you have any questions, please more »

Permalink to: Ron Mallonee Scholarship and Kevin Moore Fund

Ron Mallonee Scholarship and Kevin Moore Fund

The GLOA, through contributions made by our members and others, supports two charitable funds: the Ron Mallonee Fund and the Kevin Moore Fund. The Mallonee Fund enables high school players who best exemplify Ron’s spirit to attend lacrosse summer camp. To date the association has awarded over eighty-five scholarships. This year five players were selected and presented their more »

Dates Announced for Boys Lax Ref Training!

Posted onAugust 1, 2018September 5, 2018AuthorGreg Hite

The GLOA, in partnership with the Georgia Lacrosse Foundation (GLF), Metro Atlanta Youth Lacrosse Association (MAYLA) and North Forsyth Youth Lacrosse Association (NFYLA), will hold two boys lacrosse officials certification clinics. The first class is scheduled for August 25 at Hillgrove HS and the second class for September 8 at North Forsyth HS. This training is more »

Returning Officials Registration and GHSA Cards

Posted onAugust 1, 2018August 1, 2018AuthorGreg Hite

All returning officials should fill out this form indicating their plans for the 2019 season so that GLOA can begin planning for the January training and 2019 Spring season. In addition, please let us know if you would like a to request a GHSA Contest Officials ID Cards. The card costs $15 offers (deducted from your end of more »

Election Results

Posted onJune 22, 2018July 14, 2018AuthorGreg Hite

Thank to all eight candidates who ran for at-large positions on the GLOA Board. As members of the board we appreciate all of you and your willingness to serve the members of the association. The top four vote getters in this election were: Landon Hunsucker Herbert Phillips Clyde Allen Trey Towery If you have any questions, please more »